CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. Mayor Marshall presided over the meeting, which was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin. Citizens present were Angel Smiley, Adam Bellis, John Harrison, Daryl Cates, Schuldt family, Milinda Coddington, Rich Gochenour, Jerald Keizer, Jeannie Wortman, Mary Jo Buckley, Jake Zimmerer, Cate Frazier, Keff, Abigail, Keturah Wilson, Aneitah Garman, Abby Frazier, Terry Frazier, Lee Lange, Kalyn Kolls, Eathan Achenbach, and Melissa South. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion to approve agenda for March 17, 2026, made by Struble, seconded by Tuttle. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Public Comment: Jeannie Wortman stated that March 26th from 5-7 p.m. is the ribbon cutting for Loess Hills Memorials, also April 10th, there is a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. at This N That Retail Store. Abbie and Ket Wilson would like the city to be a sponsor for a CDBG grant they are applying for through SWIPCO. The Schuldt family approached the Council about requirements for getting a baby goat, which is considered livestock. Their property is half industrial and half agricultural. They would like it to be on the April 7th Council Meeting Agenda. Melissa South, 820 E Huron St, stated that when she received her utility bill for usage in January, she noticed that the bill was unusually high. She has no leaks that she is aware of. She is requesting to reduce her bill amount. She will be put on the April 7th Council Meeting Agenda. Motion to approve Consent Agenda: a) Minutes from March 3, 2026, City Council Meeting, b) Minutes from March 4, 2026, Park Board Meeting, c) Claims Lists, d) Financial Report for February 2026, e) UB Reconciliation for February 2026, and f) Police Department Report February 2026 made by Tuttle, seconded by Struble. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Jake Zimmerer, Eagle Engineering, stated they have the signed temporary easement. Things are progressing for the Longview/Liberty Project. Motion to set bid date for April 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. made by Meadows, seconded by Struble. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Aneitah Garmann gave the Park Board Update. She discussed port-o-pots at Summit Park. They would like the city to pay half the monthly cost. Council agreed to pay half the cost. She also discussed the free training for the new Gathering Market and a new garden project at 218 W Huron St. They would also like to purchase a couple of community fire pits in the park. Kalyn Kolls, People Service, updated the Council on water and wastewater service. There was one complaint of brown water in February reported to the city and PeopleService. Gilpin wants the report in color that they receive every month. Angel Smiley, Fire Chief, reported they had 41 Fire and EMS calls in February. She invited the Council to their grain bin rescue training on April 4th. Motion to approve Resolution 26-10 to set April, 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m. public hearing regarding the conveyance of a portion of vacated right of way described as Parcel A of that portion of vacated Right-of-Way of Valley Street in Grass Land Addition, a platted subdivision in Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, being more fully described by Plat of Survey recorded in Book 2026, Page 0284. (215 S. West Street) made by Struble, seconded by Tuttle. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to hire Shawn Hatcher as Public Works Employee at a starting wage of $23.00 per hour, pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements made by Tuttle, seconded by Struble. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-11 setting wage for Shawn Hatcher, Public Works Employee, at $23.00 per hour, effective March 30, 2026, made by Struble, seconded by Tuttle. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to approve quote from Electric Pump for a new alarm dialer at the lagoon station in the amount of $2,365 made by Tuttle, seconded by Struble. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to accept resignation of Jody Meyer, Utility Billing Clerk, effective March 26, 2026, and to authorize City staff to advertise and take necessary steps to fill the position made by Struble, seconded by Tuttle. Ayes – Tuttle and Struble. Nay – Keizer, Meadows, and Gilpin. Motion fails. Meadows thanked Jody for her service. Mayor Marshall and Tuttle also thanked Jody for her service to the city, and they wished her the best of luck. Gilpin would like the current staff to assume the utility billing clerk’s responsibilities and not hire for the position. Keizer also feels that we should not hire a utility billing clerk. Mayor Marshall asked if the job descriptions of the Deputy and Records Clerk have anything about Utility Billing in them. The Deputy Clerk does have Records Clerk and Utility Billing. They would like to add that part to the current employee’s job description without compensation. Motion to table approval of job description for Utility Billing Clerk made by Meadows, seconded by Gilpin. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to approve request from Harrison County Fair Board for city donation/sponsorship in the amount of $500 made by Struble, seconded by Tuttle. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Motion to approve request from Kenny Randeris to maintain city property near wastewater lagoons on Canal Street made by Tuttle, seconded by Meadows. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. Mayor Marshall reminded Council to have any questions ready for the April 7th Council Meeting to ask the auditor. He also stated that he thinks that it is a mistake for the current employees to take on the additional responsibilities of utility billing without additional compensation. That is a lot to take on for the two current employees. Tuttle questioned Harrison about 510 N 3rd Street. Tuttle stated there is no front door, and the windows are all open. Harrison talked to the property owner and told her to address these issues by the end of the week. Keizer stated the reason she is on the Council is to try to save the city money. She would like to have an answer on how this city is going to save money. She feels they didn’t have a chance to look at any of the budget materials. Mayor Marshall stated they have had the information for two months. Loree Hankins, Deputy Clerk, stated the budget was not set in stone, and they can revisit it if they wish. Keizer stated that the city’s taxes are high. Hankins reminded them to ask and direct those questions to Colglazier. They are the Council, and they need to decide these matters. Meadows also stated that he ran for Council to save the city money. He looked at the city budget in detail. He states the city has a solid foundation. The city has ten months of reserves; most cities have four to six months of reserve. The city also has a new fire department, ambulance, and beautification of 500 E Erie St. He feels the city appears to be in a stable position. He feels that there are a lot of smart people on the council, and we have great city employees, and they believe in Missouri Valley, too. He loves this town. Struble reminded everyone that the bypass will eventually come in, and that will be an expense for the city. Gilpin asked the Council what the decision is on the Chamber Endowment. He also questioned whether longevity bonuses are taxed appropriately. Tuttle stated that it would be a good question for the auditor. Gilpin discussed the letter he received from the county about the tax levy. The letter states that there is a slight increase in FICA/IPERS due to employee wage increases. He would like to know how to explain it to his followers when they call. As a citizen, he is questioning the reason why the proposed property tax exceeds the current property tax. Hankins stated that the bid opening for the new city offices at the Rand Center will take place on March 26, 2026, after the 3 p.m. deadline at City Hall. Also scheduled for April 7, 2026, at the Council Meeting is the fiscal year 2025 audit presentation. It is encouraged to read materials in advance and come prepared with questions. Motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. made by Struble, seconded by Tuttle. Roll call: Tuttle, Keizer, Struble, Meadows, and Gilpin all ayes. Motion passes. 500 E ERIE LLC, CITY, PAY REQUEST 24.1 AND 25/INSURANCE, $22,070.99 AMAZON BUSINESS, LIBRARY, BOOKS, SUPPLIES, $1,354.38 BOUND TREE, EMS, ZOLL POWER CABLE, $287.99 CASEYS, POLICE, FUEL, $859.19 CENTURY LINK, CITY, PHONE LINES, $566.53 CINTAS, PARK/STREET, UNIFORMS, $1,011.05 CJS, PARK, KEY, $5.98 CSI, CITY, EMAIL COMPOMISED, $62.50 D/C ELECTRIC, STREET/PARKS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS/CABOOSE LIGHTS, $2,240.95 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, CITY, FUEL, $1,168.97 DIAMOND MAPS, WATER/SEWER, 12 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION, $480.00 ELECTRIC PUMP, SEWER, SYSTEM WONT CONNECT WITH ALARMS, $479.25 HARRISON CO LANDFILL, CITY, MARCH LANDFILL ASSESSMENT, $5,858.13 HEARTLAND TIRES, FIRE, NEW TIRES TRUCK 131, $2,173.10 IA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, WATER/SEWER, 26-27 WATER MEMBER DUES, $960.00 IA DNR AIR QUALITY, BUILDING, ASBESTOS DEMO AND RENO, $100.00 IT BRIDGE, CITY, MARCH CONTRACT, $250.00 JQ OFFICE, LIBRARY/CITY, COPIER LEASE, $804.89 LONG LINES, RAND, PHONE AND INTERNET, $445.66 MASTERCARD, CITY, SUPPLIES, $876.04 MENARDS, PARK, BLOCK, SCREWS, BLACK ICE, $50.05 MENARDS, PARK/DOG PARK, BRICKS, RAMP SUPPLIES, WOOD SUPPLIES, $1,674.09 MICHAEL TODD, SNOW, PLOW MARKER, $66.60 MIDWEST LABORATORIES, WATER/SEWER, TESTING, SUPPLIES, $256.80 MUSFELDT, RICHARD, LIBRARY, FEBRUARY CLEANING, $500.00 MV NAPA, FIRE, FUEL TANK, $100.99 MV TIMES, CITY, RAND BID, $132.57 MV TIMES, CITY, POOL JOBS, $184.00 MV TIMES, CITY, LEGALS, $275.09 NEUVIRTH, FIRE, TRUCK 131 REPAIR, $5,316.05 NEUVIRTH, EMS, OIL CHANGE/FILTERS AMBULANCE, $1,239.16 ONE BILLING SOLUTION, EMS, FEBRUARY BILLING, $2,172.12 PITNEY BOWES, WATER/SEWER, POSTAGE LEASE, $152.89 PRESTO X, CITY/POLICE, PEST CONTROL, $193.30 R & S WASTE, CITY, TRASH, $264.00 REISZ, DAVE, STORM SEWER, STORM SEWER WORK DEPOSIT, $4,000.00 REISZ, DAVE, STORM SEWER, STORM SEWER TOTAL, $3,521.00 SECURE SERVE, CITY, MICROSOFT LICENSE, $58.10 SECURE SERVE, CITY, CYBER BACKUP AND SECURITY, $258.16 SMITH, MUARA, LIBRARY, QUILT APPRAISAL REIMBURSEMENT, $120.00 STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, STREET, CHEMICALS, $244.58 STRYKER, POLICE, BATTERIES FOR AED, $600.00 TAYLOR OIL, EMS, FUEL, $60.17 THE OFFICE STOP, CITY, DEPOSIT REPORT CARD, $78.75 THRASHER, POOL, DEPOSIT FOR CONCRETE WORK, $8,026.46 UNITY POINT ST LUKES, PARK, MED TESTING, $42.00 US POST OFFICE, WATER/SEWER, APRIL BILLING, $550.00 VALLEY DRUG, EMS, NOLOXANE/GLUCOSE STRIPS/GLUCOMETER, $81.05 VERIZON, CITY, PHONES/TABLETS, $1,340.97 WINDSTREAM, POLICE/FIRE, EMERGENCY LINE, $67.23 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $1,350.62 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, MARCH 26 SERVICE FEE REIBURSEMENT, $78.75 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $2,694.74 ADVANTAGE ADMIN, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $217.34 IA DEPT OF HHS, POLICE, CHILD SUPPORT, $383.07 IPERS, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $0.05 IPERS, CITY, LATE FEE, $46.50 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, FEB 26 WATER EXCISE TAX, $3,607.62 TREASURER, STATE OF IA, CITY, FEB 26 SALE AND USE TAX, $758.53 HSA, CITY, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, $275.00 FED/MED/SS, CITY, TAXES, $11,610.80 PAYROLL, CITY, PAYROLL, $33,169.59 UTILITY REFUND CHECKS, WATER/SEWER, UB REFUND, $145.91 TOTAL, $128,020.30 FUND SUMMARY EXPENSES GENERAL, $54,049.50 STEAM TRAIN PROJECT, $10.56 FIRE DEPARTMENT, $8,242.39 EMS DEPARTMENT, $9,490.43 ROAD USE, $16,845.32 EMPLOYEE BENEFITSS, $4,369.27 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, $22,070.99 WATER, $7,690.40 SEWER, $5,251.44 TOTAL, $128,020.30 FUND SUMMARY REVENUE ACCIDENT REPORT, $8.00 COURT FINES, $17.98 BUILDING PERMIT, $2,103.67 PET LICENSES, $215.00 LANDFILL ASSESSMENT, $6,420.54 PENALTIES, $97.44 LIBRARY TAXES, $1,234.00 PARK FEES, $820.00 DOG PARK DONATIONS, $358.27 RAND CENTER RENT, $1,400.00 RAND CENTER DONATIONS, $50.00 LOT SALES-CEMETERY, $500.00 PROPERTY TAXES, $5,260.74 TORT LIABILITY, $1,315.31 EMA PROP TAXES, $18.92 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX, $2,305.84 FRANCHISE FEES, $312.88 INTEREST GENERAL, $6,651.55 RENT TOWER, $3,106.25 MISC GENERAL GOVT, $1,920.30 SALE OF REAL PROPERTY, $9,000.00 TOWNSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS, $21,838.28 FIRE BILLING REVENUE, $25.00 DONATIONS FD, $1,200.00 INTEREST EMS, $73.84 EMS BILLING, $17,386.32 ROAD USE TAX, $24,323.12 GRANT/DONATIONS, $500.00 PROPERTY TAXES, $4,095.34 LOCAL OPTION TAX, $21,019.91 INTEREST ECON DEVELOP, $92.55 PROPERTY TAXES, $2,771.81 FEDERAL GRANTS, $500,000.00 PROCEEDS FROM DEBT/LOAN, $89,091.08 CEM PERP CARE, $200.00 INTEREST - WATER, $1,517.61 WATER METERED SALES, $64,238.52 PENALTIES-WATER, $855.72 MISC TURN ON, $489.13 WATER EXCISE TAX, $3,577.24 REIMBURSEMENT, $1,237.05 WATER DEPOSITS, $800.00 METERS, VALVES, $275.00 INTEREST - SEWER, $49.03 SEWER USER FEES, $44,626.43 PENALTIES - SEWER, $604.09 SALES TAX-SEWER, $747.35 TOTAL, $844,751.11 Roger Marshall, Mayor Attest: Loree Hankins, Deputy Clerk HCTR 4-1-26
